Laser Tattoo Removal
Category: Body
Treatment Details
Session
5-15 Sessions
Procedure Time
15-45 minutes
Anesthesia
Topical Cream / Cooling
Discomfort Period
3-7 Days
Return to work
Immediate
Full Recovery
2-4 weeks after last session
Results
Significant Fading / Removal
Hospital Stay
No
Laser tattoo removal uses state-of-the-art technology to permanently eliminate unwanted tattoos. Laser pulses shatter the color pigments, which are then broken down by the body.
Fact Check
- Technology: Q-switched lasers send high-energy light pulses into the skin.
- Effect: Pigments are pulverized and excreted via the lymphatic system.
- Success: Depends on age, color (black is easiest to remove), and puncture depth.
- Sessions: Usually 5-15 sessions at intervals of 6-8 weeks are necessary.
- Pain: Feels like the snapping of a rubber band; numbing cream and cooling alleviate the pain.
- Aftercare: Strict sun avoidance, no water/sauna for 2 days, wound care.
FAQ
Do scars remain?
Usually, the skin heals without scarring; a risk exists mainly with a tendency to keloids.
Can all colors be removed?
Dark colors are best removed; light colors like yellow, green, or light blue are more difficult.
Can permanent make-up be removed?
Caution is advised here, as colors can change (e.g., to black); special lasers are required.
